How to pronounce hermeneutically
Say it like hur-muh-NYOO-tih-kul-lee. Hermeneutically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO).
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- hur
- muh
- NYOO
- tih
- kul
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermeneutically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hermeneutically
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hur-muh-NYOO-tih-kul-lee.
What does hermeneutically mean?
- In hermeneutical terms; for hermeneutical purposes; by hermeneutical methods.
Where does hermeneutically come from?
From hermeneutical + -ly.
Questions about saying hermeneutically
How do you pronounce hermeneutically?
Say hur-muh-NYOO-tih-kul-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɝməˈnjutɪkəlli/. In British English it is /ˌhɜːməˈnjuːtɪkəlliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermeneutically?
Hermeneutically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO). Broken into parts: hur · muh · NYOO · tih · kul · lee.
Is hermeneutically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhɜːməˈnjuːtɪkəlliː/ (hur-muh-NYOO-tih-kul-lee).